{
  "id": 733662,
  "title": "Milwaukee Brewers sign Korean high school player",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/milwaukee-brewers-sign-korean-high-school-player",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T05:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260813/milwaukee-brewers-sign-korean-high-school-player"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Milwaukee Brewers have signed a Korean high school player, Shin Hee-ju, according to SJ Lee, the club's Korea-based scout. Lee informed Yonhap News Agency on Thursday that the deal was completed. The financial details of the contract have not been disclosed. During Thursday's game at the Bonghwang National High School Baseball Tournament in Seoul, Shin showcased his skills, batting .341 with 16 RBIs and 14 steals in 24 games this year. He stands 175 centimeters tall and weighs 72 kilograms. Shin, who is a right-handed thrower and left-handed hitter, can also play infield positions. Lee praised Shin's eye for hitting, noting his solid contact and some power, as well as his speed. The Milwaukee Brewers, being the smallest team on average in the major leagues, did not consider his size as a disadvantage. Lee describes Shin as a hidden gem, expressing confidence that the team, known for its track record of developing young talent, will help Shin reach his full potential.",
  "summary": "The Milwaukee Brewers have signed a Korean high school player. SJ Lee, the Korea-based scout for the Brewers, told Yonhap News Agency on Thursday the club signed Chungdam High School outfielder Shin Hee-ju. The financial terms of Shin's deal were not disclosed. Through Thursday's game at Bonghwang National High School Baseball Tournament in Seoul, Shin, listed at 175 centimeters and 72 kilograms,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Milwaukee Brewers sign Korean high school player Shin Hee-ju",
    "Shin batted .341 with 16 RBIs and 14 steals in 24 games",
    "Team sees potential despite his size"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Milwaukee Brewers sign S. Korean high school player",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/milwaukee-brewers-sign-s-korean-high-school-player",
        "published": "2026-08-13T04:47:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Milwaukee Brewers sign Korean high school player",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/milwaukee-brewers-sign-korean-high-school-player-734533",
        "published": "2026-08-13T05:37:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}